Comments on: Buzz: Thomas Jones in Green & White? http://www.thejetsblog.com/2007/01/30/thomas-jones-in-green-white/ Ranting and Raving about the Gang Green Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:20:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: thejetsblog.com » Know Your Role: Running Back http://www.thejetsblog.com/2007/01/30/thomas-jones-in-green-white/#comment-28069 thejetsblog.com » Know Your Role: Running Back Thu, 05 Jul 2007 18:32:29 +0000 http://thejetsblog.com/?p=1788#comment-28069 [...] interests of full disclosure, I wasn’t thrilled when rumors buzzed originally, mainly because I didn’t see what he brought that might be all [...] [...] interests of full disclosure, I wasn’t thrilled when rumors buzzed originally, mainly because I didn’t see what he brought that might be all [...]

]]> By: thejetsblog.com » Some Thoughts on the Thomas Jones Trade http://www.thejetsblog.com/2007/01/30/thomas-jones-in-green-white/#comment-11244 thejetsblog.com » Some Thoughts on the Thomas Jones Trade Tue, 06 Mar 2007 14:28:00 +0000 http://thejetsblog.com/?p=1788#comment-11244 [...] So I have to admit, when I first saw the news a few hours ago that the Jets traded for Thomas Jones, I wasn’t sure what to think, and for full disclosure, when this rumor sprung up out of Chicago over a month ago, I was dubious about Jones working out for the Jets. My view of Jones is tainted by what I saw from him early in his career, and I have pretty much dismissed him outright based on his time with the Cardinals and Bucs, which is totally unfair. All that being said, here is a Pro/Con on Jones: [...] [...] So I have to admit, when I first saw the news a few hours ago that the Jets traded for Thomas Jones, I wasn’t sure what to think, and for full disclosure, when this rumor sprung up out of Chicago over a month ago, I was dubious about Jones working out for the Jets. My view of Jones is tainted by what I saw from him early in his career, and I have pretty much dismissed him outright based on his time with the Cardinals and Bucs, which is totally unfair. All that being said, here is a Pro/Con on Jones: [...]

]]> By: SackDance99 http://www.thejetsblog.com/2007/01/30/thomas-jones-in-green-white/#comment-8547 SackDance99 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 21:44:53 +0000 http://thejetsblog.com/?p=1788#comment-8547 It will be interesting to see how Tony Hunt does at the Combine, especiall in the speed and agility drills. My question is whether it's better to trade the no. 1 pick for Turner (assuming the Chargers would agree) and be free to draft other positions with the two 2nd round picks or take Hunt in the 2nd round and use the 1st and other 2nd round picks for other positions? I'd rather trade for Turner, who is also a power back, has more speed and has a decent body of work in the NFL . Hunt was a good college player, but I'm not sure he has enough speed to succeed in the NFL. Blair Thomas, OUCH! It will be interesting to see how Tony Hunt does at the Combine, especiall in the speed and agility drills. My question is whether it’s better to trade the no. 1 pick for Turner (assuming the Chargers would agree) and be free to draft other positions with the two 2nd round picks or take Hunt in the 2nd round and use the 1st and other 2nd round picks for other positions? I’d rather trade for Turner, who is also a power back, has more speed and has a decent body of work in the NFL . Hunt was a good college player, but I’m not sure he has enough speed to succeed in the NFL. Blair Thomas, OUCH!

]]> By: Ferragamo http://www.thejetsblog.com/2007/01/30/thomas-jones-in-green-white/#comment-8539 Ferragamo Wed, 31 Jan 2007 20:05:56 +0000 http://thejetsblog.com/?p=1788#comment-8539 I remember hearing that the Bears were shopping Jones before the draft and the Colts had serious interest, but the Bears wanted something crazy like a 1st or 2nd round pick for him. The Colts balked at the request and instead drafted Joseph Addai, which worked out pretty well. I'm definitley down for signing him if he's cut, but I doubt the Bear would do that if they could get something for him. This Tony Hunt guy sounds very intriguing, but BENT why did you have to bring up Blair Thomas!! Oh the pan! I remember hearing that the Bears were shopping Jones before the draft and the Colts had serious interest, but the Bears wanted something crazy like a 1st or 2nd round pick for him. The Colts balked at the request and instead drafted Joseph Addai, which worked out pretty well.

I’m definitley down for signing him if he’s cut, but I doubt the Bear would do that if they could get something for him.

This Tony Hunt guy sounds very intriguing, but BENT why did you have to bring up Blair Thomas!! Oh the pan!

]]> By: Bent http://www.thejetsblog.com/2007/01/30/thomas-jones-in-green-white/#comment-8522 Bent Wed, 31 Jan 2007 12:34:29 +0000 http://thejetsblog.com/?p=1788#comment-8522 Actually, he weighed in at 239. However, the Jets don't exactly have a great history of picking up RBs from PSU...Blair Thomas, anyone? Actually, he weighed in at 239. However, the Jets don’t exactly have a great history of picking up RBs from PSU…Blair Thomas, anyone?

]]> By: Jetsfootball177 http://www.thejetsblog.com/2007/01/30/thomas-jones-in-green-white/#comment-8462 Jetsfootball177 Tue, 30 Jan 2007 23:24:47 +0000 http://thejetsblog.com/?p=1788#comment-8462 The Jets should draft Tony Hunt in the 2nd round, he is the perfect type of back the Jets are looking for, he runs down hill and is 6-2 220. He was MVP of Senior Bowl and Outback Bowl. We will see how fast he runs in the combine but it looks to me he will be a power back in the NFL. The Jets should draft Tony Hunt in the 2nd round, he is the perfect type of back the Jets are looking for, he runs down hill and is 6-2 220. He was MVP of Senior Bowl and Outback Bowl. We will see how fast he runs in the combine but it looks to me he will be a power back in the NFL.

]]> By: SackDance99 http://www.thejetsblog.com/2007/01/30/thomas-jones-in-green-white/#comment-8459 SackDance99 Tue, 30 Jan 2007 22:42:49 +0000 http://thejetsblog.com/?p=1788#comment-8459 I couldn't agree more. Anyway, Chicago will probably cut Jones, making him a UFA. So, why trade a pick for him? Also, I do not like any of the current UFA RB's. Ahman Green and Jamal Lewis were good, and may have something left in the tank, but getting either of them is a short term solution. Ron Dayne has been a total enigma, but he's not quick to the hole (although, he's very tough at the second-level). Ditto for T.J. Duckett. I like the toughness and surprising speed of Najeh Davenport and LaBrandon Toefield, but they've never been able to stay healthy. Chris Brown is an intriguing option. He's big, with good quickness. But, he runs upright, takes too many good shots and, as a consequence, fumbles too much. Guys like Dominic Rhodes and Marcel Shipp are smallish, like Leon, but I do like Rhodes' running style. My point is that none of these guys are a long-term solution, the draft is short on RB talent, and there isn't anyone that IMO is worth the Jets 1st or 2nd round picks (Peterson and Lynch will be long gone…I'd be up for Tony Hunt in the 3rd round, but I don't think he'll last that long). I'm for making a serious run at Turner because he is exactly the type of back the Jets should pair with Leon and he's young. But, anything more than the no. 1 pick would be a lot to give up. I couldn’t agree more. Anyway, Chicago will probably cut Jones, making him a UFA. So, why trade a pick for him? Also, I do not like any of the current UFA RB’s. Ahman Green and Jamal Lewis were good, and may have something left in the tank, but getting either of them is a short term solution. Ron Dayne has been a total enigma, but he’s not quick to the hole (although, he’s very tough at the second-level). Ditto for T.J. Duckett. I like the toughness and surprising speed of Najeh Davenport and LaBrandon Toefield, but they’ve never been able to stay healthy. Chris Brown is an intriguing option. He’s big, with good quickness. But, he runs upright, takes too many good shots and, as a consequence, fumbles too much. Guys like Dominic Rhodes and Marcel Shipp are smallish, like Leon, but I do like Rhodes’ running style. My point is that none of these guys are a long-term solution, the draft is short on RB talent, and there isn’t anyone that IMO is worth the Jets 1st or 2nd round picks (Peterson and Lynch will be long gone…I’d be up for Tony Hunt in the 3rd round, but I don’t think he’ll last that long). I’m for making a serious run at Turner because he is exactly the type of back the Jets should pair with Leon and he’s young. But, anything more than the no. 1 pick would be a lot to give up.

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